Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
TEES-0020
Organization's ID:
CP12-0020 (formerly TEES-0020)
Organization:
U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
20 hours
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 1 Safety Management or Occupational Health and Safety
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide students with an advanced approach to understanding safety and occupational health management system technology. Additionally, the course provides students with the knowledge needed to implement critical Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) management system guidelines and processes for establishing effective and efficient OHS management programs. Modern management practices are discussed and practical exercises allow the students to apply the newly learned technology to real life hazard scenarios.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Define the Federal Employer Compensation Act (FECA)
  • Prepare a Safety and Occupational Health Advisory Council (SOHAC) meeting
  • Define the safety and occupational health management system
  • Interpret Department of the Army (DA) guidance on the army safety program
  • Define the safety awards program
  • Conduct a mishap prevention brief
  • Produce a safety office administrative files and records file

General Topics:

  • Safety awards program
  • Safety and Occupational Health Council (SOHAC) meeting
  • Mishap prevention brief
  • Safety management system
  • How to identify risk and hazards
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Discussion
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Case Studies
  • Presentations
  • Quizzes

Minimum Passing Score:

80%
Supplemental Materials